Go behind the curtain at the San Francisco Opera Company with this profile of the struggling chorus singers who support the divas while nursing their own dreams of stage stardom.

This delightful documentary goes behind the scenes of the prestigious San Francisco Opera to look at the lives of choristers, the backbone of every opera company. "In the Shadow of the Stars" comprises interviews with eleven singers, as well as footage of opera performances and backstage activity. It reveals the passion, love, and even obsession the performers have for the opera and their craft. Included are scenes from "The Rake's Progress," "Macbeth," and "La Bohème."

Additional credits: Sara Chin and Michael Emery (sound).

Additional music by Mozart, Rossini, and Wagner.

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Irving Saraf: Director/"In The Shadow O
Allie Light: Director/"In The Shadow

"...Enormous wit, intelligence and compassion (and occasional rue)....You may never again take the opera chorus for granted..."
"...Affectionate and engaging..."